HEINZFEST - July 20th, 2008
Yes, on Sunday, July 20th 2008 we had a wonderful party for our Father's 80th birthday. He is such an incredible man. He has done so much for us boys through his entire life. It was a great feeling to be able to give a little something back. MORE PICS Home

People came from all over to attend the party. Dad saw some of his old friends that were very close when he first came to Canada in the fifties. Some he hadn't seen for ten years, since his 70th birthday party. And there were all of his friends from the golf course, and all his other friends that he sees now. All in all there were about 80 people at the event.

The party was held at the Eagles Hall on Fern Crescent in Maple Ridge. There was lots of room inside, and also outside for people to get together and laugh, chat, reminisce. The weather was warm and dry, not too hot, just perfect for the event. Art and Betty Schupp from Langley brought their special band and played German folk music through the entire event.

So many people helped organize the event. Andrew rented the hall. He also bought special beer mugs with the emblem 'HEINZFEST' engraved on the glass. Along with the emblem was a drawing of a crazy, German-like Viking. Great job Andrew. He ordered several kegs of German beer. And a big thank you to those who helped serve the beer behind the bar.

Mike and Crystal organized the food. They were able to find a special German menu, European sausages, Bavarian sausages, special potato mix, and how they were able to duplicate the 'rote-cole' (red cabbabe) I don't know, but they made it just like we always had it at our special family dinners. Thank you to all those who helped prepare and serve the food.

Thank you to all those who came to the event. Here are some photos that I took. I'm sorry I wasn't able to get everyone's picture, but others did take photos and we will try to get more on the site: MORE PICS Home